New Ideas In Lingerie and Fashion

1914

The chemise is coming into its own again. The latest expression of this garment is slashed very deep at each side and it has rounded instead of square corners, so as not to interfere with the garters. It is developed in nainsook and edged with lace, with shoulder straps variously of lace and of ribbon.

The cotton crepe petticoat has lately discovered a rival in the underskirt of pique. This is designed to be worn under tailored skirts. It may show either a simple scalloped edge or an elaborate design of hand embroidery.

Still another variety of petticoat is made of a new material resembling basket cloth. This is ornamented with a design of embroidered dots and finished with a buttonholed edge. — Philadelphia Inquirer.


Dictates of Fashion

The gown that is shirt waisted in the back has gone out of fashion.

Young girls are wearing white velvet hats, the edges bordered with a fluted ruffle of moire ribbon.

The use of chiffon taffeta is becoming more general; it forms the basis of stunning afternoon and evening frocks.

Clear, fresh, flowery colors are said to be about to follow the brilliant futurist effects. They are sweet pea shades.

The new soft taffetas are being shown in all colors. They have the appearance of soft satin in the way they drape.

Embroidery with colored dots is one of the features of novelty underclothes. The colors are not delicate, but strong.

Sashes and belts are a feature of children's dresses. Sashes are quite wide. Belts are of suede and colored and patent leather.

The tango nightgown is the newest, and resembles a chemise and Turkish trousers combined. It is said to be comfortable.

At the theater women are adorning their heads with wonderful Egyptian bandeaux, set with amber or jade and very flexible.